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A Tale of Two Hygienists PodcastAuthor: Andrew Johnston, RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists
Welcome to the world's #1 dental hygiene podcast! You will get up-to-date information with some real life application. Andrew and his panel of cohosts are exactly where you are, dental professionals looking to get better! We may not be experts, but we will do our best to get them on the show! Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app and enjoy the show! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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520 More Than a Side Gig, Evolving Your Career with Shelley Brown!
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Shelley Brown to talk about what happens when creativity, clinical care, and advocacy collide. Shelley shares the story behind her "side gig," Homebound Smiles, and how a simple idea grew into meaningful work serving patients who often fall through the cracks of traditional care models. We explore what it really takes to build a full professional life—without burning out or losing your spark. This conversation goes beyond business. Shelley opens up about advocacy in dental hygiene, recognizing unmet needs, and staying creatively energized. Whether you're dreaming about a side project, craving more purpose, or simply trying to keep your creativity flowing, this episode will leave you inspired and grounded. What You'll Hear in This Episode How Homebound Smiles came to life—and why it matters Navigating side gigs while maintaining balance and boundaries Advocacy as both action and mindset in dental hygiene Giving yourself permission to evolve professionally Resources: care@shelley.dental @Shelley_The_Hygienist https://youtu.be/g03aZFjmKz8 https://www.shelley.dental/product-page/public-health-hygienist-in-utah-resource-guide HygieneEdgeucators.com https://www.shelley.dental/







